Online Nebraska Marriage Records Resources

By Claire Dowell


The state of Nebraska has allowed its local residents to access their personal documents. This includes the Nebraska marriage records. Although, the records are considered public, only the couple and their immediate relatives are allowed to get a copy of it until the document reaches 50 years since it was registered.

One can find details about the marriage on the said document. The document focuses on the marriage details such as the name of the couple who got married. Also, one would know where and when the marriage was conducted. One can also find the name of the bride and groom's parents through the marriage certificate. The names of the people who were witnesses to the event are also documented on the file.

Nebraska marriage records are used in a number of ways. It is one of the primary documents used as reference in updating the family tree. Genealogy researchers are the ones who regularly access such files to help them find information. Through such research, one would know the history of their family as to where their ancestors came from. Marriage records are also requested by the residents of Nebraska when they process some transactions in the government. This is especially true for insurance related request as well as those that may need proof that an individual is already married.

In order to get a copy of the file in the state of Nebraska, one has to pay an $11 processing fee. Also, one should know where to get such documents to avoid delay and inconvenience. As mentioned, only the couple involved and their family members are given access to the said file.

In the state of Nebraska, the marriage records, together with other public documents of the state, are managed and kept at the office of the Vital Records Section of the state. Certificates which have been registered since 1909 are the only files that can be obtained from the office. Files before that can be obtained at the State Historical Society of Nebraska. One can also check with the county where the couple got married and see if they can provide the needed file. A mail request can also be done to avoid the hassle of going to any office. But, one should know that this method can take a while.

The long wait time can be eliminated with the help of the Internet. Not only that it hastens the search but one can also avoid the hassle of going to the office and requesting for the record. The search can be done easily at home. One can also do a free marital records search from several websites who allow their users to test their system before letting them pay for the service.




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